In the Media: March 2025

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

BBC News: Trump has a ‘very good’ phone call with Zelensky

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, as the United States mediates the ceasefire and peace talks.

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

CNN: Russia Agrees to Pause Ukraine Energy Attacks

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to implement a complete ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.

Vahid Behzadan

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LiveNOW from Fox: Connecticut forms 'AI Alliance' of 16 universities

Vahid Behzadan, an assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, discusses his role as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Association (CAIA), a statewide consortium of universities, leading corporations, and public sector partners dedicated to advancing AI research, innovation, and workforce development.

Natalie Criniti

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WTIC 1080 AM: Saturdays with Steve Parker

Natalie Criniti, assistant director of career advising, was cited by a leader of the Connecticut-based American Savings Foundation as a success story for receiving a renewable scholarship that provided support for Natalie in earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The deadline for students applying for the upcoming academic year is March 31. (Part 9)

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

Fox News 5 Washington, D.C.: Top 2 Stories on the DMV Zone

Brian Marks, a senior lecturer in economics and business analytics, and James Mohs, an associate professor of accounting, finance, and taxation, were interviewed on the DMV Zone. Marks discussed the possibility of a government shutdown, and Mohs discussed the tariffs on wine and spirits from Europe.

Frank Chen

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NBC Connecticut: Watching Wall Street

Frank Chen, an associate professor of finance, discusses the volatility of the stock markets and says for investors, it’s a “bumpy time. Stay calm.”

Andy Thibault

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CT Examiner: Who Ditched The Showalter Grand Jury Transcripts?

Andy Thibault, an adjunct professor of film, communications, and media studies, wrote about a hit-and-run case in 1973 in which 3,000 pages of grand jury testimony disappeared from the custody of the Connecticut Judicial and Criminal Justice departments.

Vahid Behzadan

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Government Technology: Connecticut Forms 'AI Alliance' of 16 Universities

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, was announced as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Association, a coalition of Connecticut colleges, universities, and other organizations to establish Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.

Vahid Behzadan

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WICC 600 AM Melissa in the Morning: AI Alliance

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, was announced as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Association, a coalition of Connecticut colleges, universities, and other organizations to establish Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.

Vahid Behzadan

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New Haven Register: CT takes on AI workforce development by forming new group of 16 local colleges and universities

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, was announced as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Association, a coalition of Connecticut colleges, universities, and other organizations to establish Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.

Vahid Behzadan

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Hartford Courant: CT coalition forms to develop and study artificial intelligence. See who joined it.

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, and computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, was announced as co-founder of the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Association, a coalition of Connecticut colleges, universities, and other organizations to establish Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

CNN: Trump Pauses Military Aid to Ukraine After Zelensky Clash

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest fallout after Ukraine President Volodimir Zelensky and President Donald Trump clashed during a press conference at the White House.

Matthew Schmidt

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CNN: Kremlin's getting ‘everything they want,' analyst says

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, says, 'I think the Kremlin is getting pretty much everything they want. What we really see here is that the United States is only negotiating with Europe. And it’s strong-arming Ukraine, which is a strange turn of events.'

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

WTIC 1080 AM Brian & Company: Part 9

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the press conference at the White House that ended without a deal between Ukraine President Volodimir Zelenskyy and the U.S.

Demissew Ejara

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WalletHub: Ask the Experts

Demissew Ejara, an associate professor of finance, offers advice on applying for a credit card and maintaining a clean credit record.

Elisabeth Anton

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Wallet Hub: Ask the Experts

Elisabeth Anton, an adjunct professor of finance, comments on some key strategies for credit card responsibility.

Kathy Zolad

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Front Row Soccer: Top Honors

Kathy Zolad was named an honorary life member of U.S. Soccer. In 2017, the University of New Haven named its soccer stadium in Zolad’s honor for her many contributions to the sport.